Domain4YourName.com - Domain Registration and Data base management

Background Information

What is a domain name?

A domain name is simply a familiar name or series of words that are used to identify a unique IP address. For instance, www.car.com is much easier to remember than its IP address of 8 numbers. With domain names you can remember our name Domain4YourName and find us on the Web without having to memorize the numerical addresses.

What is a Top Level Domain (TLD)?

A top level domain (TLD) is the "suffix" É or the end of a domain name. The .net in ezdialisp.net is the TLD.

There are two types of top-level domains: global and country code. Global Top Level Domains are .com, .net, .org, ..biz, .name, .info . Country code Top Level Domains were created to be used by each individual country, such as .tv which is the country code for Tuvalu (as well as a trendy new suffix.)

What Top Level Domains (TLDs) does Domain4YourName offer for registration?

We offer .com, .net and .org ..biz .info .cc .tv .name Domains along with Mulitlingual Domains - Register your favorite domain name NOW by clicking here.

About the registration process

How do I register a domain name with Domain4YourName?

Registering a Domain Name with Domain4YourName is fast and simple! Just 4 easy steps!

Step 1. Check for domain name availability. Simply type in the domain name you wish to check to verify that it is available. Click "go." This might take a few seconds depending on your modem speed, as you will be performing a WHOIS query to determine if the domain is available.

Step 2. Simply click the continue link when it comes up with "Congratulations your Domain is available"

Step 3. Register in our Data Base by filling in all details - These Details will be entered against your Domain Name so please make sure they are true and correct.

Step 4. Log in and then order and pay with your credit card!

How long does the Domain4YourName registration process take?

Domain4YourName registration process should take just a few minutes. Your domain name will be reserved worldwide within 20 minutes of the subscription.

The domain names ending with .com, .net and .org may take from 24 hours up to 72 hours, until they are accessible on the www. This is considered normal Internet propagation time.

ccTLD's (Country Code Top Level Domains) - for example, .tv, .cc, etc. may take a few days until they are accessible on the Internet. Registration processing time is determined by the individual countrie's registry.

As a courtesy if you are purchasing a Hosting Package with your domain name, your newly registered domain name will point to a "Coming Soon" Web page customized with your domain name.

Is it possible for another person to register my domain name after I have registered it?

Domain name availability is verified by Domain4YourName ICANN accredited Registrar through a system called SRS (Shared Registration System), a universal database of available .com, .net and .org domain names. This system prevents your domain name from being registered through another Registrar.

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Guidelines

How many characters and what characters can a registered domain name include?

Domain names have a variety of basic rules to help keep the Internet organized and make sure that websites are easy to find.
Here are some basic tips:
.COM, .NET and .ORG Domain Names .COM - to be used for commercial and personal sites
.NET - recommended for companies involved in Internet infrastructure
.ORG - recommended for not-for-profit organizations
.TV - cc for Tuvalu, to be used by the General Internet Public for commercial and personal sites

Use only letters, numbers, or hyphens ("-")
Websites cannot begin or end with a hyphen
Must have less than 63* characters, not including .COM, .NET and .ORG
.com, .net and .org domain names exceeding a total of 26 characters are supported by most web browsers. However, certain web browsers, eMail programs and other Internet related applications may not support domain names over 26 characters.

.CC Domain Names
.CC - Cocos (Keeling) Islands to be used by the General Internet Public for commercial and personal sites

Use only letters, numbers, or hyphen ("-")
Cannot begin or end with a hyphen
Cannot contain all numbers
Must have at least 3 characters, but less than 47, not including .CC

After selecting an available domain proceed by clicking the "Continue" button and you will be guided through the rest of the easy registration process.

What if the domain name I want to register is already taken?

If the domain name you want is already taken you will need to try another search. Try varied spellings, adding hyphens or shortening your domain name while checking for availability.

What do I do if I accidentally misspell my domain name during the registration process?

Domain4YourName has a no refund policy on Domain Name registrations

Can I register other TLDs besides .com, .net and .org for 1, 2, 5, or 10 year increments?

Only .com, .net and .org are available for variable time increments. Registration terms for all other ccTLDs are determined by the individual registry in charge of that specific TLD. .biz .info .tv .cc all are registered for minimum of 2 years at a time.

I want to transfer the Registrar for my .com, .net or .org domain name before my registration has expired. Will my current term of registration continue with my new Registrar?

When you transfer your domain name registration to Domain4YourName, you are transferring any remaining time left on the initial term of registration. You are also required to extend your registration for an additional year with Domain4YourName.

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Payment issues

What methods of payment does Domain4YourName accept?

You may use a valid MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card. You may also elect to pay by Paypal,

Your account will be activated upon receipt of your payment. You must include the domain name(s) on the paypal form.

Domain names will be reserved worldwide within 20 minutes from the submission regardless of the form of payment.

My credit card was declined or rejected during the registration process; how can I register my domain name?

If you were unable to complete your registration because your card was declined, please try another card. For your convenience you may also pay by *Paypal.

What are Domain Name servers

What is a DNS (Domain Name Server)?

A DNS server is a computer that is connected to the Internet and is responsible for or assists in distributing domain name zone file information, which translates your domain name into an IP Address and specifies the mail server(s) responsible for eMail distribution for your domain name.

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Domain extensions and what they are

Domain names have a variety of basic rules to help keep the Internet organized and make sure that websites are easy to find.
Here are some basic tips:
.COM, .NET and .ORG Domain Names .COM - to be used for commercial and personal sites
.NET - recommended for companies involved in Internet infrastructure
.ORG - recommended for not-for-profit organizations
.TV - for Tuvalu, to be used by the General Internet Public for commercial and personal sites

.CC Domain Names
.CC - Cocos (Keeling) Islands to be used by the General Internet Public for commercial and personal sites

.BIZ is a top-level domain (TLD)

.BIZ is the world's first Internet-based environment dedicated exclusively to the business community. It promises to be much more than just another domain name. In addition to providing businesses with an enhanced presence on the Web, the .BIZ database platform will soon be able to provide services that more efficiently facilitate commerce across the Internet. Simply put, .BIZ means business.

Do .BIZ domain names have any restrictions?

Yes. The .BIZ domain can only be used for a "bona fide business or commercial use". A bona fide business use is one of the following:

to exchange goods, services, or property of any kind;
in the ordinary course of trade or business; or
to facilitate (i) the exchange of goods, services, information, or property of any kind; or, (ii) the ordinary course of trade or business

Registering a domain name solely for the purposes of (1) selling, trading or leasing the domain name for compensation, or (2) the unsolicited offering to sell, trade or lease the domain name for compensation does not constitute a "bona fide business or commercial use" of that domain name. For illustration purposes, the following do not constitute a "bona fide business or commercial use" of a domain name:

using or intending to use the domain name exclusively for personal, noncommercial purposes; or
using or intending to use the domain name exclusively for the expression of noncommercial ideas (i.e., registering abcsucks.BIZ exclusively to criticize or otherwise express an opinion on the products or services of ABC company, with no other intended business or commercial purpose).





FAQ on Registering a Domain Name Background Information About the registration process Guidelines Payment Issues What are Domain Name servers Domain extensions and what they are Background Information What is a domain name? A domain name is simply a familiar name or series of words that are used to identify a unique IP address. For instance, www.car.com is much easier to remember than its IP address of 8 numbers. With domain names you can remember our name Domain4YourName and find us on the Web without having to memorize the numerical addresses. What is a Top Level Domain (TLD)? A top level domain (TLD) is the "suffix" É or the end of a domain name. The .net in ezdialisp.net is the TLD. There are two types of top-level domains: global and country code. Global Top Level Domains are .com, .net, .org, ..biz, .name, .info . Country code Top Level Domains were created to be used by each individual country, such as .tv which is the country code for Tuvalu (as well as a trendy new suffix.) What Top Level Domains (TLDs) does Domain4YourName offer for registration? We offer .com, .net and .org ..biz .info .cc .tv .name Domains along with Mulitlingual Domains - Register your favorite domain name NOW by clicking here. Back to Top About the registration process How do I register a domain name with Domain4YourName? Registering a Domain Name with Domain4YourName is fast and simple! Just 4 easy steps! Step 1. Check for domain name availability. Simply type in the domain name you wish to check to verify that it is available. Click "go." This might take a few seconds depending on your modem speed, as you will be performing a WHOIS query to determine if the domain is available. Step 2. Simply click the continue link when it comes up with "Congratulations your Domain is available" Step 3. Register in our Data Base by filling in all details - These Details will be entered against your Domain Name so please make sure they are true and correct. Step 4. Log in and then order and pay with your credit card! How long does the Domain4YourName registration process take? Domain4YourName registration process should take just a few minutes. Your domain name will be reserved worldwide within 20 minutes of the subscription. The domain names ending with .com, .net and .org may take from 24 hours up to 72 hours, until they are accessible on the www. This is considered normal Internet propagation time. ccTLD's (Country Code Top Level Domains) - for example, .tv, .cc, etc. may take a few days until they are accessible on the Internet. Registration processing time is determined by the individual countrie's registry. As a courtesy if you are purchasing a Hosting Package with your domain name, your newly registered domain name will point to a "Coming Soon" Web page customized with your domain name. Is it possible for another person to register my domain name after I have registered it? Domain name availability is verified by Domain4YourName ICANN accredited Registrar through a system called SRS (Shared Registration System), a universal database of available .com, .net and .org domain names. This system prevents your domain name from being registered through another Registrar. Back to Top Guidelines How many characters and what characters can a registered domain name include? Domain names have a variety of basic rules to help keep the Internet organized and make sure that websites are easy to find. Here are some basic tips: .COM, .NET and .ORG Domain Names .COM - to be used for commercial and personal sites .NET - recommended for companies involved in Internet infrastructure .ORG - recommended for not-for-profit organizations .TV - cc for Tuvalu, to be used by the General Internet Public for commercial and personal sites Use only letters, numbers, or hyphens ("-") Websites cannot begin or end with a hyphen Must have less than 63* characters, not including .COM, .NET and .ORG .com, .net and .org domain names exceeding a total of 26 characters are supported by most web browsers. However, certain web browsers, eMail programs and other Internet related applications may not support domain names over 26 characters. .CC Domain Names .CC - Cocos (Keeling) Islands to be used by the General Internet Public for commercial and personal sites Use only letters, numbers, or hyphen ("-") Cannot begin or end with a hyphen Cannot contain all numbers Must have at least 3 characters, but less than 47, not including .CC After selecting an available domain proceed by clicking the "Continue" button and you will be guided through the rest of the easy registration process. What if the domain name I want to register is already taken? If the domain name you want is already taken you will need to try another search. Try varied spellings, adding hyphens or shortening your domain name while checking for availability. What do I do if I accidentally misspell my domain name during the registration process? Domain4YourName has a no refund policy on Domain Name registrations Can I register other TLDs besides .com, .net and .org for 1, 2, 5, or 10 year increments? Only .com, .net and .org are available for variable time increments. Registration terms for all other ccTLDs are determined by the individual registry in charge of that specific TLD. .biz .info .tv .cc all are registered for minimum of 2 years at a time. I want to transfer the Registrar for my .com, .net or .org domain name before my registration has expired. Will my current term of registration continue with my new Registrar? When you transfer your domain name registration to Domain4YourName, you are transferring any remaining time left on the initial term of registration. You are also required to extend your registration for an additional year with Domain4YourName. Back to Top Payment issues What methods of payment does Domain4YourName accept? You may use a valid MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card. You may also elect to pay by Paypal, Your account will be activated upon receipt of your payment. You must include the domain name(s) on the paypal form. Domain names will be reserved worldwide within 20 minutes from the submission regardless of the form of payment. My credit card was declined or rejected during the registration process; how can I register my domain name? If you were unable to complete your registration because your card was declined, please try another card. For your convenience you may also pay by Paypal. Back to Top What are Domain Name servers What is a DNS (Domain Name Server)?* A DNS server is a computer that is connected to the Internet and is responsible for or assists in distributing domain name zone file information, which translates your domain name into an IP Address and specifies the mail server(s) responsible for eMail distribution for your domain name. Back to Top Domain extensions and what they are Domain names have a variety of basic rules to help keep the Internet organized and make sure that websites are easy to find. Here are some basic tips: .COM, .NET and .ORG Domain Names .COM - to be used for commercial and personal sites .NET - recommended for companies involved in Internet infrastructure .ORG - recommended for not-for-profit organizations .TV - for Tuvalu, to be used by the General Internet Public for commercial and personal sites .CC Domain Names .CC - Cocos (Keeling) Islands to be used by the General Internet Public for commercial and personal sites .BIZ is a top-level domain (TLD) .BIZ is the world's first Internet-based environment dedicated exclusively to the business community. It promises to be much more than just another domain name. In addition to providing businesses with an enhanced presence on the Web, the .BIZ database platform will soon be able to provide services that more efficiently facilitate commerce across the Internet. Simply put, .BIZ means business. Do .BIZ domain names have any restrictions? Yes. The .BIZ domain can only be used for a "bona fide business or commercial use". A bona fide business use is one of the following: to exchange goods, services, or property of any kind; in the ordinary course of trade or business; or to facilitate (i) the exchange of goods, services, information, or property of any kind; or, (ii) the ordinary course of trade or business Registering a domain name solely for the purposes of (1) selling, trading or leasing the domain name for compensation, or (2) the unsolicited offering to sell, trade or lease the domain name for compensation does not constitute a "bona fide business or commercial use" of that domain name. For illustration purposes, the following do not constitute a "bona fide business or commercial use" of a domain name: using or intending to use the domain name exclusively for personal, noncommercial purposes; or using or intending to use the domain name exclusively for the expression of noncommercial ideas (i.e., registering abcsucks.BIZ exclusively to criticize or otherwise express an opinion on the products or services of ABC company, with no other intended business or commercial purpose). Back to Top Copyright © 2002 Domain4YourName.com. All rights reserved. Revised:May 15 2002

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